2015 Ford F-350 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 209 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ford F-350 SD has problems

209 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering671
Suspension662
Engine383
Fuel/propulsion system222
Power train171
Electrical system162
Wheels140
Back over prevention130
Tires60
11 other systems323

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Ford F-350 SD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2016 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 15V-175 · Mar 25, 2015 · 6,322 vehicles · 5,215 repaired

Risk. Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2015 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 14V-204 · Apr 17, 2014 · 3,973 vehicles · 3,291 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

69kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 33 steering complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
5under 30k miles26under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other F-350 SD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 SD median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · still open
    Open
  2. Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · closed Mar 15, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-175
In owners' words

What F-350 SD owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

What component or system failed? The Steering and Suspension system failed. Specifically, the front axle hubs, track bar, and U-joints failed, causing a violent loss of steering control known as "Death Wobble." These components are currently available for inspection; however, they were diagnosed as…
Complaint 11715853 · Feb 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring the steering wheel to be manually returned to center after completing a turn. The vehicle returned…
Complaint 11684506 · Sep 2, 2025 · 120,000 miles
My truck started "The Death Wobble" a few years ago. I have replaced shocks, tires and ball joints. The problem recently became almost undriveable on the highway as any small bump at a legal (70 MPH) triggered 5 instances on a trip to and from a destination that was 70 miles away via the…
Complaint 11668678 · Jun 23, 2025

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